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  1. A Brief Guide to Cam and Groove fittings
    16
    Feb

    A Brief Guide to Cam and Groove fittings

    A Brief Guide to Cam and Groove fittings

    This brief guide will provide a quick outline of the uses,features and types of the most popular of all quick connect couplings.

    What is a Camlock Fitting?

    Cam and Groove fittings are a type of quick disconnect couplings that are used to connect pipes, hoses, fittings and equipment (like pumps) together.They are the most popular coupling in the world because they are easy to use and very well priced.

    In order to couple there needs to be a male adapter and a female coupler. They are easy to use and create a pressurized seal by simply closing the cam lever arms on the female coupler which compresses the male adapter onto a rubber gasket. This prevents any leaks once the cam fittings are coupled.

    They are designed to be easy to install and the threaded camlock (Type A;B;D & F) requires no tools for installation and simply thread into an application. A hose camlock (Type C & E) slides into

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  2. What Material are Camlock Fittings made of?
    16
    Feb

    What Material are Camlock Fittings made of?

    What Material are Camlock Fittings made of?

    The most popular materials include Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Brass and Polypropylene (Plastic). They are also manufactured out of Cast Iron, Ductile iron, Malleable iron and Nylon (Nyglass). With all these options available,it can be a challenge deciding what material to choose. Camlocks are an essential component in various industries, including oil, gas, pumps, agriculture, sanitation, military, wastewater treatment, construction, manufacturing, and many more applications. Hence, understanding the characteristics and advantages of different materials can help you make an informed decision. So, to help you with your decision we have compiled a list of the most popular materials as well as their unique benefits.

    Different Camlock Materials & Their Advantages

    Stainless Steel Camlocks

    Stainless Steel may be the most versatile and robust of all the materials. If you are unsure of which material to

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